SPEAKER EMERITUS PÉREZ ENDORSES LARA FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

LONG BEACH, CA -- Illustrating his widespread support as he seeks the office of California Insurance Commissioner, today State Senator RicardoLara secured a high-powered endorsement from California Speaker Emeritus, John A. Pérez.

Former Speaker Pérez, who also serves as a University of California (UC) Regent, announced his endorsement of Senator Lara's statewide bid by releasing the following statement:

"With a fear-mongering, xenophobic and divisive person like Donald Trump in the White House, it's absolutely vital that the people of California have proven leaders we can count on to stand up for our values and our way of life in statewide office. I've just described Senator RicardoLara. He's a passionate progressive who has long fought for an inclusive and fair society. It's why I know he'll be a vigorous defender and protector of our state's consumers, patients, and working families as our next Insurance Commissioner. I'm please to support his campaign."